Joseph F. Mikosz

Wednesday

Mr. Mikosz was born on April 18, 1927, in Ellwood City, to the late Antoni Mikosz and Bernice Lawrence Mikosz. Joseph attended Lincoln High School and was a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Joe joined the U.S. Navy on January 4, 1945 and served until July 18, 1946 with the rank of Seaman 2nd Class. Following his service with the Navy, Joe received his diploma from Lincoln High School in 1947. He moved to Inglewood, CA where he worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal service for 32 years. After his retirement on March 1, 1986, Joe came back to Ellwood City and was a member of the Polish Club, the Hungarian Home, The VFW, and the American Legion. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed traveling.

Joe is survived by his sister Dorothy Powell of Ellwood City; two aunts, Ann Robinson of Boardman, OH, and Josephine Jamison of Simi, CA; three nieces, Donna Zikeli, Cathy DeBlaso and Michelle Mikosz, and two nephews, Michael Powell and Stanley Powell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ruth Mikosz, and a brother, John A. Mikosz

Visitation will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of blessing service at 10 a.m. in the SAMUEL TEOLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 309 Spring Ave., Ellwood City, with Father Lou Pascazi officiating.

Interment will follow at the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Members of the Veterans Honor Guard are asked to meet at the Cemetery by 10:30 a.m. to conduct full military rites.

The family requests you view the obituary and sign the guestbook at http://www.teolisfuneralhome.com/

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